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Dr. Jeffrey Whitehurst, MD

General Surgery*
3.5 (8)
Map Pin Small Dothan, AL
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31 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Jeffrey Whitehurst, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Whitehurst, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Dothan, AL. They specialize in General Surgery, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham and is affiliated with Southeast Health Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Whitehurst an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Whitehurst works at Practice in Dothan, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Umbilical Hernia and Incisional Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Whitehurst's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Family Practice Clinic of Dothan P.A.
    1812 E MAIN ST, Dothan, AL 36301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 792-5184
  2. 2
    Ross P. Davis MD PC
    112 Haven Dr Ste 1, Dothan, AL 36301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 671-5050
  3. 3
    Vision Professionals
    102 Doctors Dr, Dothan, AL 36301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 793-8804

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Southeast Health Medical Center

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Port Placements or Replacements
Umbilical Hernia
Incisional Hernia
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Port Placements or Replacements
Umbilical Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Stomach Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hyperparathyroidism
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Biopsy of Breast
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
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    About Dr. Jeffrey Whitehurst, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1154316586
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Whitehurst has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Whitehurst has seen patients for Umbilical Hernia and Incisional Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Whitehurst on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Whitehurst. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Whitehurst.

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